Top 13 Reasons to Live in Cedar Rapids, IA

Connect with Nature! The Indian Creek Nature Center offers hiking trails, bird watching, fishing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Also popular is the Palisades-Kepler State Park, thanks to stunning views of the Cedar River.

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Live Well for Less! Cedar Rapids, with a mean housing price of $148,770, was ranked 9th in Livability.com's "Top 100 Best Places to Live." Popular neighborhoods include Stoney Point -- home to the Stoney Point Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA.

Beautiful History! Nestled right in the center of Cedar Rapids, Brucemore is a breathtaking Queen Anne style mansion which is visited by thousands of visitors every year. You can also take in an afternoon at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.

Embrace Art! The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art houses more than 7,200 works of art and the world's largest collection of Grant Wood pieces. The African American Museum of Iowa, is another great place to take in numerous pieces of art.

A Great Place to Grow! With an average rental price of $629, many people rent to own in neighborhoods like Time Check and Kenwood Park, which hosts annual events like fall clean ups and chili cook offs.

Work It Out! Home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and even more manufacturers, Cedar Rapids offers a thriving economic climate. Need more incentive? Factor in a remarkable lack of traffic and average commute time of 15 minutes -- even less for downtown neighborhoods, such as Wellington Heights, where rents average around $491, and Moundview.

Go Forth and Play! Golf enthusiasts love the Ellis Park Golf Course, one of the state's oldest and most scenic courses. For a different kind of recreation head to Planet X Fun Center, with everything from rock climbing to bumper cars to miniature golf.

Enjoy More Bang for Your Buck! Per capita income in Cedar Rapids is higher than the rest of the state; residents not only benefit from higher paychecks but also on relatively low property taxes -- averaging $2,110 annually -- and lower price tags on rent to own houses, including in the the bustling and historic Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District and Bowman Woods, home to the popular Bowman Woods Swim & Racquet Club.

Start Your Engines! For pulse-racing fun, locals and visitors head to Hawkeye Downs Speedway Expo Center, which offers a weekly racing series in addition to other entertainment, such as bingo and go-cart racing. The Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair presents a different kind of challenge to math and engineering students.

Nightlife options abound! If you like to have fun at night in your hometown, Cedar Rapids is a great place for you! The city is home to some great bars and night clubs; the Vault is a great club where you can dance the night away, and Sip N Stir serves up outstanding artisanal cocktails.

A Great Place to Play! Cedar Rapids has many excellent amenities as well as rent to own homes. The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department hosts number of popular events and activities for its population of 69.1 percent owners and 30.9 percent renters who enjoy access to the city's popular Farmers' Market and several indoor and outdoor aquatic centers.